February 18, 1872

Ku Klux Klan

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Sumner

The KKK order Senator Sumner, a noted abolitionist and advocate for African-American rights, to leave Washington, D. C. before 4 March 1872. The Klan declares "the KK are strong in this Section and bifor Long we will Sting the Yankee Farmer Living in this place as we want to clean the Yankee from this Land So take warning one and all".

GLC03979

February 18, 1825

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Forwards commission appointing Williams Attorney of the United States for the District of Maryland (commission not included with letter). Signed as Secretary of State.

GLC03701

February 18, 1864

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: [Presidential pardon of Robert L. Weakley who had fought against the United States].

A citizen of Tennesse, Weakley, was pardoned by Lincoln because he had taken the oath prescribed in the proclamation of the president dated 8 December 1863. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

GLC03743

February 28, 1787

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Adams re: forwarding letter, affairs in France, Assembly of Notables

A diplomatic dispatch to Adams, mentioning the secrecy surrounding the Assembly of Notables, French revenue and the status of Protestants in France.

GLC03814

February 19, 1847

New Hampshire Legislature

Printed document

Title: Resolution of the legislature of New Hampshire, in relation to slavery.

29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 154. Resolves that the New Hampshire legislature is firmly against slavery. Printed by Ritchie & Heiss, printers.

GLC00267.119.02

February 18, 1871

Lee, John F., 1813-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Hunt

Requests information from Hunt regarding Robert E. Lee's heroic crossing of the pedregal (a lava field) during the Mexican American war. This inquiry is for Emily V. Mason, who is writing a pictorial school book on the life of Lee. Mentions Generals Winfield Scott and David Twiggs, and Poinsett (possibly Joel Roberts Poinsett). Mentions the retirement of General Benjamin Roberts. States "I regret that the army is insufficient under military direction, to suppress the Ku Klux & regulate the elections. The new bill... treats the military machine, as capable of working usefully, only…

GLC02382.086

February 18, 1890

Evarts, William Maxwell, 1818-1901

Letter signed

Title: to Thomas J. Hand

Acknowledges receipt of previous correspondence from Hand. Plans to "obtain from the State Dept. papers which you need to use in the prosecution directly with the Mexican Gov't of the claims to which these papers relate... it is necessary that you should make a formal application to the State Dept. for these papers, stating the situation in which your claims stand under the disposition which was made of them by the Mexican Commission, and also the basis and importance of the further prosecution of your claims with the Mexican Gov't..." Written on Senate Chamber stationery.

GLC03481.21

February 9, 1809

Reed, Philip, 1760-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W. Smyth

Reed writes to the Honorable W. [Smyth?]. Encloses a letter (not included) from Colonel Thomas, President of the Maryland State Senate. Plans to call on Smyth the following day to introduce W. French.

GLC03481.02

February 17, 1822

Ritchie, William, 1781-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses news about mutual friends and the visit of "Our brother Watson." Seeks a pay increase on the behalf of "Colonel Harris." Mentions a pending "bill for regulating the pay of customs House Officers" and comments on the importation of rum.

GLC06313.04.155

February 18, 1822

Gay, Ebenezer, 1771-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his "claim under the Spanish Treaty," possibly referring to the Adams-Onis Treaty (as he did in GLC06313.141). Seeks Hobart's assistance in recovering the claim.

GLC06313.04.156

February 18, 1822

Dey, Anthony, 1777-1859

Manuscript letter

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Circular letter from Anthony Dey sending a flax sample (not included) processed by "his new Machine," which would be on exhibit in Washington, D.C.

GLC06313.04.158

February 19, 1862

Smith, William Wallace, fl. 1861-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Asa Smith

Written by William to his brother Asa. References receiving Asa's letter. Hopes the mud is no deeper than it is where he is. Says he almost got stuck with a team of 6 horses at Arlington. Says "25 negroes went out beyond our camp to cut wood for the Government. Says his whole brigade was summoned to the parade ground to hear the news of the fall of Fort Donnelson and they "made the hill and wood ring with our shouts[.] Our band leader is under arrest for refusing to lead the band in the national airs at that time." Says there is an Englishman currier in camp who wants to know if Asa knows an…

GLC03742.07

February 19, 1785

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Inquires about Mauger's illness. He is on the Cricklade Committee.

GLC03902.041

February 9, 1865

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Typed document

Title: Treaty Between the United States and the Chippewas of the Mississippi, and Pillager Lake Winnebagoshish Bands of Indians

concluded May 7, 1864 proclaimed March 20, 1865

GLC04099.46

February 19, 1778

D'Auvergne, James, fl. 1771-1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

He told Hughes to ask Mauger for advice concerning his new offices in Halifax.

GLC03902.105

February 20, 1827

Johnson, Green S., fl. 1827

Autograph document signed

Title: [Receipt of Mrs. David Murphy for subscription to Ratmonth?]

GLC01450.600.040

February 9, 1737

Rice, Caleb, fl. 1737

Autograph document signed

Title: [receipt for Abraham Harding]

for preaching

GLC02891.006

February 7, 1864

Breckinridge, John C. (John Cabell), 1821-1875

Pamphlet

Title: Communication of the secretary of War... Feb. 7, 1864. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President..Feb. 8, 1864.

GLC06745.280

February 8, 1865

Cooper, S., fl. 1865

Pamphlet

Title: General Orders No. 5. Adjutant and Inspector General's Office.

GLC06745.294

February 17, 1863

Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880

Pamphlet

Title: Communication of the Secretary of War...February 17, 1863. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President...February 19, 1863

GLC06745.262

February 27, 1863

Seddon, James A. (James Alexander), 1815-1880

Pamphlet

Title: Communication of the Secretary of War...February 27, 1863. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President...February 27, 1863

GLC06745.263

February 10, 1865

Reagan, John H. (John Henninger), 1818-1905

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the Postmaster-General to the Presiden, April 29, 1861

GLC06745.213

January 11, 1850

Smith, J.C., fl. 1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin Harris

One letter addressed to Edwin Harris from J.C. Harris dated January 11, 1850. Pertains to sending an owed amount of $25.

GLC03135.10.002

28 July 1860

Johnson, Waldo P., 1817-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mortimer Johnson

One letter addressed to Mortimer Johnson from Waldo P. Johnson dated Osceola, July 28, 1860.

GLC03135.10.014

26 December 1860

Johnson, Waldo P., 1817-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mortimer Johnson

One letter addressed to Mortimer Johnson from Waldo P. Johnson dated Osceola, December 26, 1860.

GLC03135.10.015